The UA Scholars Award is an $11,000 scholarship which can cover eligible expenses such as undergraduate tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and other educational costs incurred for attendance at the University of Alaska. Students eligible for the award are designated by their high school counselor based on their academic standing at the end of their junior year. The award is disbursed to eligible Scholars in the amount of $1,375 per semester for a total of eight semesters over a five year period.